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OCTOBER EDITION 2018

PASTOR'S POINTIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in

the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In

him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness

has not overcome it. John 1:1-3

As the harvest continues and we find ourselves in the midst of the fall season, take a

moment this month to reflect how you have been brought into the light. The above passage

from the opening of John?s gospel sets a very clear distinction between the light and the

dark. That analogy of Jesus or God?s ways as light is found throughout the Bible. We are to

live as children of light. We are to follow Jesus and do what He commands. So who has

shown you the light? And, as John testifies, ?the darkness has not overcome it.?

That statement from John is important to remember. The biggest trick in Satan?s tool belt is

to make you feel isolated and alone. Think about what happened to Job. In trying to

separate Job from God, Satan took everything from Job. He tried to make him isolated and

alone. And Satan almost succeeded. But it?s the same trick, over and over thought history.

And it?s the same reality: ?the darkness has not overcome it? (the light).

This month, celebrate the people who have shown the light of Christ. Remember those who

have taught you about Jesus. Celebrate the many saints that have gone home to God and

yet who lived lives which testify to the reality of what God has done through Jesus our

Christ. Remember and recall the light that shined through others.

And then make sure that same light is shining within yourself for others to see. In your

thoughts. In your words. At work. At home. When you go out with friends. When you are

alone or with with others. Always live in the light. Because the darkness will never overcome

it.

For God?s Glory,

Adam

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DORCAS AID REPORTThe Dorcas Aid met at Silos for our lunch. This is the usual Thursday time of Fellowship and

anyone who likes good food should join the group. It is always great to have several guests

join us and Pastor Adam. Pastor Jordan was absent since he wasn?t feeling good. Hope he

will be able to join us next month.

We went back to the church for our meeting. Pastor Adam led our Bible study on: ?Trusting

God with All the Details?. Joshua 1:9 states: ?Have I not commanded you? Be strong and

courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with

you wherever you go.? Have you ever given something over to God through prayer and then

taken it back? I am sure that all of us have done that at one time in our lives only to realize

that God takes care of us if we but trust him with everything.

Charlene had devotions telling about 3 kinds of pleasure. Lustful pleasure is lust of the

flesh; legitimate pleasure we should not become pre-occupied with our own activities;

lasting pleasure comes from the Spirit of God. Thanks, Charlene.

Eunice conducted the business meeting. Roll call was answered with a verse from John by 9

members. Pastor Adam excused himself because he had commitments. The secretary and

treasurers? reports were read. After the report was read Marilyn gladly gave all of the

treasurers books to Marlene Schnepel who is our new treasurer! Welcome, Marlene!

We discussed having the Christmas Guest Luncheon again and all agreed that we enjoyed it

and will have it this Year on December 13. Marlene and Charlene volunteered to be the

Hostess with Marilyn and Mardene volunteering to do the entertainment. Each one is to

bring a salad as usual. Please remember this date.

We sang ?Happy Birthday? to Virginia Schumacher for her 95th birthday on September 21.

Hope you have a great day! We closed with all repeating ?The Lord?s Prayer?.

You learn the value of WHO you are when you understand WHOSE you are!

Secretary,

Carolyn

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TRUSTEE REPORTThose attending: Pastor Adam, Shirley Fonda, Matt Hughey, Sharon King, Jim Moore,

Truman Hill, Terri Hill and Treasurer Norm Collins.

Pastor Adam opened in prayer.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

Pastor Adam gave the SCRIP report.

Norm gave the Treasurer?s report.

OLD BUSINESS:

The parsonage storm door has been installed.

The picnic shelter?s supports have been reinforced. Thank you to Emmett Goos for

his assistance. The electrical work will be the next step.

Picnic tables are being researched and fundraising ideas are being discussed.

Thank you to Larry Olsen for his help

with the patching of the church

canopy.

NEW BUSINESS:

Jim Moore closed in prayer.

Next meeting was originally set for October 7th at 8:45. This most likely will be

changed to October 14th due to schedule conflicts of many of the Trustees. Trustees

will be contacted when final date is set.

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J-FORCEAll area youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend J-Force, held

at Zion on the 4th Sunday of each month from 4:30pm-5:30pm. This year?s J-Force

theme is GUM (God Use Me). Yes, the giant gum ball machine in the church entryway

is part of that program. Each month, the kids have a challenge to complete. And as

they return and share about what they have done, the kids will be writing their

names on one of our gum balls and putting it in our machine. In this way, everyone

can see the work of God on display through our J-Force kids, as our machine will

keep filling up throughout the year.

As is now the standard lineup on the 4th Sunday of each month, we would invite all

J-Force students and families to share a community meal together (with the rest of

our church) from 5:30pm-6:30pm after J-Force. After dinner, we would then invite

everyone into the sanctuary for a high energy Treynor Unite Worship Service held

from 6:30pm-7:30pm. See you on the 28th!

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Sunday, October 14th immediately fol low ing the 10am serv ice

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OCTOBER 2018

SCRIP FUNDRAISINGA big thank you to everyone who has been supporting Zion?s SCRIP program.

Here is the breakdown from Zion?s September SCRIP order:

Face Value of All Cards: $2,840 Family Fare Profit: $43.75

Fareway Profit: $10.50 GLS Profit: $45.96

Hy-Vee Profit: $9.00 Total Profit (that Zion keeps): $109.21

if you haven?t yet done so, give SCRIP a try. A complete list of participating

retailers and their return percentages can be found on the credenza in the

church entryway. If you have any questions about Zion?s SCRIP program, please

contact Missy Magill (treynormagills@gmail.com) or call the church office

(487-3289). SCRIP orders are due the first Sunday of each month.

NOMINATING COMMITTEEChurch officer elections will be here soon and the Nominating Committee would

like to ask everyone currently holding an office to review their job descriptions. A

printed copy can be supplied for you or if you go to ziontreynor.org and scroll to

the bottom left-hand corner you will find the link to all the job descriptions.

Please give any changes you have to Jordan before Nov 1st. Thank you for your

help!

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTCongratulations to Courtney and Joe Fisher and big

brother Henry on the birth of their twins George

Edward Fisher and Camryn Kay Fisher. They were

born on September 27th.

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OCTOBER 2018

Sunday,October 7thJoin us at church on Sunday, October 7th for Mission Sunday. Zion's

Mission Board has been busy meeting and discussing different

organizations in need to help out for this year. They will also be providing a

free-will donation soup luncheon immediately following the church

service.

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Dat e At t endance Of fer ing

August 26th 89 $2,132.00

September 2nd 76 $2,196.00

September 9th 139 $2,442.10

September 16th 115 $2,614.00

* Online giving is not included in offering totals

T H OSE NEEDI NG CONT I NUED PR AY ER S

Michelle Graham Todd Quick

Annika Vohs Richard Brockman

Jodi Jacobsen Jeana Wilhite

Duane & Peggy King Sharon Horton

Harold Tiarks Maddy Boehme

Hazel Nelson Terri Carpenter

Tina Mackland Cathy Bryant

Andrea Gravett Knoll

Ellie Grace Gardner- Great Niece of Pat Hopes

Blaise Hartwell

Family of Elaine Volkens

All Law Enforcement Personnel

All Armed Forces Personnel

Zion Congregat ional Church

103 E Main StPO Box 577

Treynor, IA 51575712-487-3289

www.ziontreynor.org

Off ice HoursMonday-Friday

8:30am-11:30am

12:30pm-4:30pm reserved for scheduled visits and ministry planning

Sunday School : 9:00am

Sunday Worship: 10:00am

Senior Pastor:

Adam Magill

pastormagill@gmail.com

712-308-4250

Pastor of Youth and Impact M inistries:

Jordan Campbell

pastorjordancampbell@gmail.com

712-310-1835

Pianists/Organists:

Gwen Henke, Shirley Koehler,

Machelle Mitchell, Jill Davis

M oderator: Jodi Volkens

A ssistant M oderator: Keith Smith